The CHED Regional Offices (CHED ROs) are the dynamic and empowered front-line organic units of CHED that adhere to the highest principles of good governance, accountability, transparency and efficient service to the stakeholders of higher education. With the most crucial role the CHEDROs’ play in the implementation of the policies and programs of the Commission and in higher education reform, they have the following general terms of reference :
Undertakes research; conducts/outsources studies applicable to the region and disseminates information to all institutions and agencies;
Provides technical assistance and develops relevant training program to higher education institutions; and
Collects and analyzes higher education information relative to the region and maintains an adequate management information system.
Specifically, the CHEDROs also :
Implements the plans, policies, standards, guidelines, rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission concerning the operation of Higher Education Institutions in the different regions;
Monitors and evaluates the performance of Higher Education Institutions in the region in terms of compliance to minimum standards for the various higher education programs;
Issues permits and recognition for the various program offerings of private higher education institutions;
Coordinates the implementation of projects and programs of the Commission in the region for the development and improvement of the higher education system;
Formulates and updates regional higher education development plans;
Implements scholarship, study grants and student financial assistance programs as well as other relevant student auxiliary services
Gathers and consolidates basic higher education data/statistics for the region;
Disseminates PSGs, higher education data and other relevant information for guidance of stakeholders;
Coordinates the provision of efficient and effective student services (e.g., issuance of Special Orders; certification, authentication and verification of academic records, etc.);
Represents the Commission and participates in the affairs of the Regional Development Council; and
Establishes networks/linkages with and participates in the activities of other government and non-government agencies, organizations or institutions.
